This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Vietnam, Ha Giang Prov, Abundant Rice
Azerbaijan, Oguz Prov, Three Boys
Thailand, Sukhothai Prov, Duck
Papua New Guinea, Huli Feathers 2, 1983 - The Huli dancers here wear magnificent feathers. Their serious expressions can incite fear, while their regalia inspires amazement.
Taiwan, Ilan County Prov, Toroko Gorge
Laos, Champassak Prov, Three Tricycles
Bangladesh, Sunamganj Prov, Oxen Birds
UK, Southampton Prov, Kitchen
Peru, Cuzco, Church of the Jesuits, Lord of The Earthquakes Festival, 1979 - In 1979, I traveled overland from New Orleans to Cuzco, with the exception of a flight from Panama to Colombia. Here, in Cuzco, I attended the exciting street festival of Lord of the Earthquakes.
(Photo 110 format from Jeff Shea Travel Archives)
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Street Scene